ELOG welcomes you to walk with us in the premiere edition of Darubini ya Uchaguzi in 2021. There is a lot of work ahead for every stakeholder on the road toward the 2022 General Elections as the election cycle continues. In this edition of the e-newsletter, ELOG outlines some of the key issues involved in the electoral process that the stakeholders need to grapple with ahead of the anticipated referendum and upcoming general elections.
In this issue, we take a look at Kenya’s historical journey in light of the elections and the challenges that continue to plague the electoral environment. In particular, our guest article features an engaging read by Professor Herman Manyora that illuminates “the good, the bad and the ugly” of Kenya’s trends in elections.
Further, as ELOG continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary, we feature an article by Francis Aywa and Billy Osogo which assesses the political and electoral violence and its bearing on elections. He further makes a compelling argument for the need for the country to break away from its violent past.
We hope that the informative pieces will be thought-provoking as well as engage you to pause and reflect on the country’s electoral journey commencing from independence to date. To keep you informed, check out our regular features including the electoral news roundup section covering current affairs affecting the electoral environment.